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New Product Review
Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat
From Post
Reviewed by Mr Breakfast on 10/27/2009
Good news... if you like vanilla and shredded wheat, I have a cereal for you. Ground vanilla beans actually appear 6th in the ingredient list for this cereal. The warmth of the vanilla partners with the toasted wheat to provide a full-bodied, satisfying flavor. Specks of vanilla bean swim enticingly around the spoon-size biscuit pieces to remind you what your eating.
The bad news is for almond lovers. Despite appearing 3rd in the ingredient list, the flavor and texture of almonds gets completely lost in this cereal... I mean really lost. I would be surprised if anyone identified that this "vanilla almond" cereal contained almonds if they weren't already aware.
In the case of Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat, the good outweighs the bad. Even without a clear almond presence, this is a tasty cereal. The sugar content is a little higher than you might expect at 11 grams per serving. But the sweetness of this cereal acts to mellow out the whole wheat flavor and activate the vanilla flavor.
I'm also happy to report that the cereal pieces retain their shape in milk. They don't break down into mushy strands as some shredded wheat cereals tend to do.
In the end, this is a very good cereal. Unfortunately, I suspect Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat had a shot at being better than "very good" had the flavor of almond lived up to the cereal's name.
Nutritional concerns: Each 1 cup serving without milk has 190 calories, 1.5 grams total fat (0 saturated and 0 trans), 43 grams total carbs, 5 grams dietary fiber, 11 grams sugars, 45 mg sodium and 4 grams protein.
The price we paid: $3.49
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| Breakfast Lover Comments for Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat |
By gkeohan
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Hey Mr. Breakfast, you know I really love your work, and I've eaten a lot of cereal in my day. My usual favorites are life and frosted shredded wheat. I feel like the shredded wheat vanilla almond is like a perfect matrimony of the two. It's really everything I ask from a cereal -- the hearty taste (with whole milk), the satisfying crunch, and the sweet finish, courtesy of the vanilla almond taste. Kudos to you, Post Corporation!
Comment submitted: 11/18/2009 (#2009)
 By handonium (Team Breakfast Member)
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This totally switched my focus from mini-wheats to shredded wheat. All the shredded wheat flavors-lightly frosted, honey nut, wheat and bran- have something special about them. I love this the most though; it gets the sweetness just right.
Comment submitted: 11/16/2009 (#2006)
By HollywoodBacon (Team Breakfast Member)
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I really like this cereal! I'm not a fan of artificial almond flavorings, so was happy to see that it uses real almonds in the ingredients. Though the "nutty" flavor is not very pronounced, the vanilla flavor and warmness of the whole wheat make for a truly delicious flavor. Doesn't taste "too healthy" thanks to the added sugar - but packs in a nice serving of fiber. I highly recommend!
Comment submitted: 10/29/2009 (#1979)
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